2015 – 2016
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Avionics 
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

PSAV – Career Preparatory	
Program Number	I470199	
CIP Number	0647060903	
Grade Level	30, 31	
Standard Length	2120 hours 	
Teacher Certification	AVIONICS   @7 7G
ELECTRONIC @7 7G	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	49-2091 – Avionics Technicians	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	
Basic Skills Level	Mathematics:	10
Language:	10
Reading:	10	

Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to, troubleshooting, repair and installation of airborne radio communications, radio navigation and radar equipment systems in accordance with regulatory and industry standards.  Also included is instruction in basics of AM and FM transmitters and receivers and avionics equipment.  Skills preparation for passing licensing/certification tests required by industry forms an integral part of the curriculum.

The course content should also include training in communication, leadership, human relations and employability skills; and safe, efficient work practices.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of eight occupational completion points.

This program is comprised of courses which have been assigned course numbers in the SCNS (Statewide Course Numbering System) in accordance with Section 1007.24 (1), F.S.  Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44 (3) (b), F.S.

The following table illustrates the PSAV program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Course Length	SOC Code	
A	EEV0010	Electronics Assembler	250 hours	49-2091	
B	EEV0100	Electronics Tester	400 hours	49-2091	
C	EEV0616	Electronics Technician	375 hours	49-2091	
D	EEV0500	Electronics Equipment Repairer	375 hours	49-2091	
E	AVS0090	Avionics Technical Publications Technician	180 hours	49-2091	
F	AVS0091	Avionics Installer	180 hours	49-2091	
G	AVS0092	Avionics Communications System Technician	180 hours	49-2091	
H	AVS0093	Avionics Technician	180 hours	49-2091	

Common Career Technical Core – Career Ready Practices

Career Ready Practices describe the career-ready skills that educators should seek to develop in their students. These practices are not exclusive to a Career Pathway, program of study, discipline or level of education. Career Ready Practices should be taught and reinforced in all career exploration and preparation programs with increasingly higher levels of complexity and expectation as a student advances through a program of study. 

1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee. 

2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. 

3. Attend to personal health and financial well-being. 

4. Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason. 

5. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions. 

6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation. 

7. Employ valid and reliable research strategies. 

8. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 

9. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management. 

10. Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. 

11. Use technology to enhance productivity. 

12. Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence. 

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate proficiency in soldering and basic laboratory practices.
02.0	Demonstrate proficiency in basic direct current (DC) circuits.
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in advanced DC circuits.
04.0	Demonstrate proficiency in AC circuits.
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in solid state devices.
06.0	Demonstrate proficiency in digital circuits.
07.0	Demonstrate proficiency in fundamental micro-processors.
08.0	Demonstrate proficiency in analog circuits.
09.0	Demonstrate skills in technical recording.
10.0	Demonstrate proficiency in avionics radio repair station regulations and procedures.
11.0	Demonstrate proficiency in aircraft electrical systems and ground safety
12.0	Demonstrate proficiency in line and bench maintenance of airborne communication systems.
13.0	Demonstrate proficiency in installing avionics systems.
14.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the usage and adjustment of test equipment
15.0	Demonstrate proficiency in AM and FM transmitters.
16.0	Demonstrate proficiency in AM and FM receivers.
17.0	Demonstrate proficiency in AM and FM transceivers.
18.0	Demonstrate proficiency in electromagnetic wave emissions.
19.0	Demonstrate proficiency in line and bench maintenance of airborne radio navigation systems and equipment.
20.0	Demonstrate proficiency in line and bench maintenance of airborne radar systems.
21.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the principles of operation of area navigation (R-NAV) systems.
22.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the principles of Global Positioning Systems.

2015 – 2016
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Avionics 
PSAV Number:	I470199

Course Number:  EEV0010
Occupational Completion Point:  A
Electronics Assembler – 250 Hours – SOC Code 49-2091

Course Description: 
The Electronics Assembler course prepares students for entry into the Avionics industry. Content emphasizes beginning skills and concepts as a recommended requisite. Students study basic laboratory practices, and direct current (DC) circuitry.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
01.0	Demonstrate proficiency in soldering basic laboratory practices--The student will be able to:	
01.01	Apply proper Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) safety standards.	
01.02	Make electrical connections.	
01.03	Identify and use hand tools properly.	
01.04	Identify and use power tools properly.	
01.05	Demonstrate acceptable soldering techniques.	
01.06	Demonstrate acceptable desoldering techniques.	
01.07	Demonstrate electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety procedures.	
01.08	Describe the construction of printed circuit boards (PCB's).	
01.09	Explain the theoretical concepts of soldering.	
01.10	Demonstrate rework and repair techniques.	
02.0	Demonstrate proficiency in basic direct current (DC) circuits--The student will be able to:	
02.01	Demonstrate proficiency in basic DC circuits.	
02.02	Solve problems in electronic units utilizing metric prefixes.	
02.03	Identify sources of electricity.	
02.04	Define voltage, current, resistance, power and energy.	
02.05	Apply Ohm's law and power formulas.	
02.06	Read and interpret color codes and symbols to identify electrical components and values.	
02.07	Measure properties of a circuit using volt-ohm meter (VOM) and digital volt-ohm meter (DVM) and oscilloscopes.	
02.08	Compute conductance and compute and measure resistance of conductors and insulators.	
02.09	Apply Ohm's law to series circuits.	
02.10	Construct and verify operation of series circuits.	
02.11	Analyze and troubleshoot series circuits.	
02.12	Apply Ohm's law to parallel circuits.	
02.13	Construct and verify the operation of parallel circuits.	
02.14	Analyze and troubleshoot parallel circuits.	

2015 - 2016

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Number:  EEV0100
Occupational Completion Point:  B 
Electronics Tester – 400 Hours – SOC Code 49-2091

Course Description: 
The Electronics Tester course is designed to build on the skills and knowledge students learned in the Electronics Assembler course for entry into the Avionics industry. Content emphasizes beginning skills and concepts as a recommended requisite. Students study advanced direct current (DC) circuitry, alternating current (AC) circuitry, and solid state circuitry.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in advanced DC circuits--The student will be able to:	
03.01	Solve algebraic problems to include exponentials to DC.	
03.02	Relate electricity to the nature of matter.	
03.03	Apply Ohm’s law to series-parallel and parallel-series circuits.	
03.04	Construct and verify the operation of series-parallel and parallel-series and bridge circuits.	
03.05	Troubleshoot series-parallel and parallel-series and bridge circuits.	
03.06	Identify and define voltage divider circuits (loaded and unloaded).	
03.07	Construct and verify the operation of voltage divider circuits (loaded and unloaded).	
03.08	Analyze and troubleshoot voltage divider circuits (loaded and unloaded).	
03.09	Apply maximum power transfer theorem.	
03.10	Construct and verify the operation of DC circuits that demonstrate the maximum power transfer theory.	
03.11	Describe magnetic properties of circuits and devices.	
03.12	Determine the physical and electrical characteristics of capacitors and inductors.	
03.13	Define resistor-capacitor (R-C) and resistor-inductor (R-L) time constants and classify the output of differentiators and integrators.	
03.14	Set up and operate power supplies for DC circuits.	
04.0	Demonstrate proficiency in AC circuits--The student will be able to:	
04.01	Solve basic trigonometric problem as applicable to electronics.	
04.02	Define the characteristics of AC capacitive circuits.	
04.03	Construct and verify the operation of AC capacitive circuits.	
04.04	Analyze and troubleshoot AC capacitive circuits.	
04.05	Define the characteristics of AC inductive circuits.	
04.06	Construct and verify the operation of AC inductive circuits.	
04.07	Analyze and troubleshoot AC inductive circuits.	
04.08	Define and apply the principles of transformers to AC circuits.	
04.09	Construct and verify the operation of AC circuits utilizing transformers.	
04.10	Analyze and troubleshoot AC circuits utilizing transformers.	
04.11	Construct and verify the operation of differentiators and integrators to determine R-C and R-L time constraints.	
04.12	Analyze and troubleshoot differentiator and integrator circuits.	
04.13	Define the characteristics of resistive, Inductive, and Capacitive (RLC) circuits (series, parallel and complex).	
04.14	Construct and verify the operation of series and parallel resonant circuits.	
04.15	Define the characteristics of series and parallel resonant circuits.	
04.16	Construct and verify the operation of series and parallel resonant circuits.	
04.17	Analyze and troubleshoot R-C, R-L, and RLC circuits.	
04.18	Define the characteristics of frequency selective filter circuits.	
04.19	Construct and verify the operation of frequency selective filter circuits.	
04.20	Analyze and troubleshoot frequency selective filter circuits.	
04.21	Define the characteristics of polyphase circuits.	
04.22	Define basic motor theory and operation.	
04.23	Define basic generator theory and operation.	
04.24	Set up and operate power supplies for AC circuits.	
04.25	Analyze and measure power in AC circuits.	
04.26	Set up and operate capacitor and inductor analyzers for AC circuits.	
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in solid state devices--The student will be able to:	
05.01	Identify and define properties of semiconductor materials.	
05.02	Identify and define operating characteristics and applications of junction diodes.	
05.03	Identify and define operating characteristics and applications of special diodes.	
05.04	Construct diode circuits.	
05.05	Analyze and troubleshoot diode circuits.	
05.06	Identify and define operating characteristics and applications of bipolar transistors,	
05.07	Identify and define operating characteristics and applications of field effect transistors.	
05.08	Identify and define operating characteristics and applications of single-stage amplifiers.	
05.09	Construct single-stage amplifiers.	
05.10	Analyze and troubleshoot single-stage amplifiers.	
05.11	Construct thyristor circuitry.	
05.12	Analyze and troubleshoot thyristor circuitry.	
05.13	Set up and operate VOM for solid-state devices.	
05.14	Set up and operate DVM for solid-state devices.	
05.15	Set up and operate power supplies for solid-state devices.	
05.16	Set up and operate oscilloscopes for solid-state devices.	
05.17	Set up and operate function generators for solid-state devices.	
05.18	Set up and operate capacitor and inductor analyzers for solid-state devices.	
05.19	Set up and operate curve tracers.	
05.20	Set up and operate transistor testers.	

2015 - 2016

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Number:  EEV0616
Occupational Completion Point:  C 
Electronics Technician – 375 Hours – SOC Code 49-2091

Course Description: 
The Electronics Technician course is designed to build on the skills and knowledge students learned in the Electronics Tester course for entry into the Avionics industry. Content emphasizes beginning skills and concepts as a recommended requisite. Students study analog circuitry, and technical writing. 

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
06.0	Demonstrate proficiency in analog circuits--The student will be able to:	
06.01	Identify and define operational characteristics and applications of multistage amplifiers.	
06.02	Construct multistage amplifiers.	
06.03	Analyze and troubleshoot multistage amplifiers.	
06.04	Identify and define operating characteristics and applications of linear integrated circuits.	
06.05	Identify and define operating characteristics and applications of basic power supplies and filters.	
06.06	Construct basic power supplies and filters.	
06.07	Identify and define operating characteristics and applications of differential and operational amplifiers.	
06.08	Construct differential and operational amplifier circuits.	
06.09	Analyze and troubleshoot differential and operational amplifier circuits.	
06.10	Identify and define operating characteristics of audio power amplifiers.	
06.11	Construct audio power amplifiers.	
06.12	Construct audio power amplifiers.	
06.13	Analyze and troubleshoot audio power amplifiers.	
06.14	Identify and define operating characteristics and applications of power supply regulator circuits.	
06.15	Construct power supply regulator circuits.	
06.16	Analyze and troubleshoot power supply regulator circuits.	
06.17	Identify and define operating characteristics and applications of active filters.	
06.18	Construct active filter circuits.	
06.19	Analyze and troubleshoot active filter circuits.	
06.20	Identify and define operating characteristics and applications of sinusoidal and nonsinusoidal oscillator circuits.	
06.21	Construct oscillator circuits.	
06.22	Analyze and troubleshoot oscillator circuits.	
06.23	Identify and define operating characteristics and applications of cathode ray tubes.	
06.24	Identify and define operating characteristics and applications of optoelectronic devices.	
06.25	Set up and operate measuring instruments for analog circuits.	
07.0	Demonstrate skills in technical recording--The student will be able to:	
07.01	Draw and interpret electronic schematics.	
07.02	Record data and design curves and graphs.	
07.03	Write reports and make oral presentations.	
07.04	Maintain test logs.	
07.05	Make equipment failure reports.	
07.06	Specify and requisition simple electronic components.	
07.07	Compose technical letters and memoranda.	
07.08	Write formal reports of laboratory experiences.	
07.09	Draft preventive maintenance and calibration procedures.	

2015 - 2016

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Number:  EEV0500
Occupational Completion Point:  D 
Electronics Equipment Repairer – 375 Hours – SOC Code 49-2091 

Course Description: 
The Electronics Equipment Repairer course is designed to build on the skills and knowledge students learned in the Electronics Technician course for entry into the Avionics industry. Content emphasizes beginning skills and concepts as a recommended requisite. Students study digital circuitry, and micro-processors.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
08.0	Demonstrate proficiency in digital circuits--The student will be able to:	
08.01	Define and apply numbering systems to codes and arithmetic operations.	
08.02	Analyze and minimize logic circuits using Boolean operations.	
08.03	Set up and operate logic probes for digital circuits.	
08.04	Set up and operate power supplies for digital circuits and solve power distribution and noise problems.	
08.05	Set up and operate pulsers for digital circuits.	
08.06	Set up and operate oscilloscopes for digital circuits.	
08.07	Set up and operate logic analyzers for digital circuits.	
08.08	Set up and operate pulse generators for digital circuits.	
08.09	Identify types of logic gates and their truth tables.	
08.10	Construct combinational logic circuits using integrated circuits.	
08.11	Troubleshoot logic circuits.	
08.12	Analyze types of flip-flops and their truth tables.	
08.13	Construct flip-flops using integrated circuits.	
08.14	Troubleshoot flip-flops. 	
08.15	Identify, define and measure characteristics of integrated circuit (IC) logic families.	
08.16	Identify types of registers and counters.	
08.17	Construct registers and counters using flip-flops and logic gates.	
08.18	Troubleshoot registers and counters.	
08.19	Analyze clock and timing circuits.	
08.20	Construct clock and timing circuits.	
08.21	Troubleshoot clock and timing circuits.	
08.22	Identify types of arithmetic-logic circuits.	
08.23	Construct arithmetic-logic circuits.	
08.24	Troubleshoot arithmetic-logic circuits.	
08.25	Identify types of encoding and decoding devices.	
08.26	Construct encoders and decoders.	
08.27	Troubleshoot encoders and decoders.	
08.28	Identify types of multiplexer and demultiplexer circuits.	
08.29	Construct multiplexer and demultiplexer circuits using integrated circuits.	
08.30	Troubleshoot multiplexer and demultiplexer circuits.	
08.31	Identify types of memory circuits.	
08.32	Relate the uses of digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital conversions.	
08.33	Construct digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital circuits.	
08.34	Troubleshoot digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital circuits.	
08.35	Identify types of digital displays.	
08.36	Construct digital display circuits.	
08.37	Troubleshoot digital display circuits.	
09.0	Demonstrate proficiency in fundamental micro-processors--The student will be able to:	
09.01	Identify central processing unit (CPU) building blocks and their uses (architecture).	
09.02	Analyze bus concepts.	
09.03	Analyze various memory schemes.	
09.04	Use memory devices in circuits.	
09.05	Troubleshoot memory device circuits.	
09.06	Set up and operate oscilloscopes for microprocessor systems.	
09.07	Set up and operate logic-data analyzers to troubleshoot microprocessor systems.	
09.08	Identify types of input and output devices and peripherals.	
09.09	Interface input and output ports to peripherals.	
09.10	Analyze and troubleshoot input and output ports.	
09.11	Write a macro processor program in assembly language.	
09.12	Write a macro processor program in machine language.	
09.13	Execute micro-processor instruction sets.	

2015 - 2016

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Number:  AVS0090
Occupational Completion Point:  E 
Avionics Technical Publications Technician – 180 Hours – SOC Code 49-2091 

Course Description: 
The Avionics Technical Publications Technician course is designed to build on the skills and knowledge students learned in the Electronics Equipment Repairer course for entry into the Avionics industry. Content emphasizes beginning skills and concepts as a recommended requisite. Students study avionics radio station regulations and procedures.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
10.0	Demonstrate proficiency in avionics radio station regulations and procedures--The student will be able to:	
10.01	Define repair station related regulatory and standardization agencies and their purposes.	
10.02	Define repair station certification requirements.	
10.03	Define requirements for certification of radio repairmen.	
10.04	Practice proper station operation procedures.	
10.05	Prepare repair station reports and documentation.	

2015 - 2016

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Number:  AVS0091
Occupational Completion Point:  F 
Avionics Installer – 180 Hours – SOC Code 49-2091 

Course Description: 
The Avionics Installer course is designed to build on the skills and knowledge students learned in the Avionics Technical Publications Technician course for entry into the Avionics industry. Content emphasizes beginning skills and concepts as a recommended requisite. Students study aircraft electrical systems, airborne communication systems, avionics installation, and test equipment.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
11.0	Demonstrate proficiency in aircraft electrical systems and ground safety--The student will be able to:	
11.01	Define standard aircraft bus voltage.	
11.02	Analyze aircraft electrical power generation and charging systems.	
11.03	Analyze aircraft electrical power control and distribution systems.	
11.04	Analyze aircraft electrical warning systems.	
11.05	Analyze aircraft ground handling safety.	
11.06	Describe and practice aircraft ground handling safety procedures pertaining to avionics maintenance.	
12.0	Demonstrate proficiency in line and bench maintenance of airborne communication systems--The student will be able to:	
12.01	Describe theory of operation of air to ground communication systems.	
12.02	Determine serviceability through performance checks of avionics communication systems.	
12.03	Troubleshoot to the component/module level malfunctioning communication systems/equipment.	
12.04	Repair and return to service air to ground communication systems/equipment.	
12.05	Analyze and troubleshoot communication transmitter switching and audio distribution circuits and equipment.	
12.06	Describe the theory of operation of emergency locator transmitters (ELTs).	
12.07	Perform preventative and regulatory maintenance and performance tests of ELTs.	
12.08	Troubleshoot defective ELTs, repair and return to service.	
13.0	Demonstrate proficiency in installing avionics systems--The student will be able to:	
13.01	Draw an interconnecting diagram and interconnect an IFR Avionics system for a single engine or light twin aircraft using acceptable methods, techniques and practices.	
13.02	Determine proper placement of the various antennas required for an IFR Avionics package on a light twin or single engine aircraft.	
13.03	Describe the effects of precipitation static on aircraft radios and standard methods of reduction.	
13.04	Compute the dimensions of an ADF Sense antenna for a typical installation.	
13.05	Apply the formula for weight and balance computation.	
14.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the usage and adjustment of test equipment--The student will be able to:	
14.01	Describe the regulatory requirements for repair station test equipment calibration.	
14.02	Use and adjust frequency counters/meters.	
14.03	Use and adjust general-purpose multimeters.	
14.04	Use and adjust RF voltmeters.	
14.05	Use and adjust RF power meters, wattmeters, loads and attenuators.	
14.06	Use and adjust audio signal generators and power meters.	
14.07	Use and adjust oscilloscopes.	
14.08	Use and adjust power supplies.	
14.09	Use and adjust RF signal generators.	
14.10	Use and adjust special purpose test sets normally used in an Avionics Repair Station.	

2015 - 2016

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Number:  AVS0092
Occupational Completion Point:  G 
Avionics Communication System Technician – 180 Hours – SOC Code 49-2091 

Course Description: 
The Avionics Communication System Technician course is designed to build on the skills and knowledge students learned in the Avionics Installer course for entry into the Avionics industry. Content emphasizes beginning skills and concepts as a recommended requisite. Students study AM and FM transmitters, receivers, transceivers, and electromagnetic wave emissions.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
15.0	Demonstrate proficiency in AM and FM transmitters--The student will be able to:	
15.01	Define DSB, SSB and FM modulation.	
15.02	Draw, analyze and troubleshoot AM and FM RF oscillator circuits.	
15.03	Draw, analyze and troubleshoot buffer and multiplier circuits.	
15.04	Draw, analyze and troubleshoot RF power amplifier circuits.	
15.05	Draw, analyze and troubleshoot AM and FM modulation circuits.	
15.06	Draw, analyze and troubleshoot microphone circuits.	
15.07	Draw, analyze and troubleshoot balanced modulators and SSB filter circuits.	
15.08	Draw, analyze and troubleshoot AM and FM power supply circuits.	
15.09	Make power, frequency and modulation measurements of AM and FM transmitters.	
15.10	Align and troubleshoot AM and FM transmitters.	
15.11	Describe FCC rules pertaining to AM and FM transmitter maintenance and operation.	
16.0	Demonstrate proficiency in AM and FM receivers--The student will be able to:	
16.01	Draw, analyze and troubleshoot receiver audio voltage and power amplifiers and speaker/headphone circuits.	
16.02	Draw, analyze and troubleshoot AM and FM detector circuits.	
16.03	Draw, analyze and troubleshoot AM IF amplifier circuits. 	
16.04	Draw, analyze and troubleshoot FM IF amplifier and limited circuits.	
16.05	Draw, analyze and troubleshoot receiver oscillator and AFC circuits.	
16.06	Draw, analyze and troubleshoot RF mixer/hetrodyne circuits.	
16.07	Draw, analyze and troubleshoot receiver RF amplifier circuits.	
16.08	Draw, analyze and troubleshoot AVC/AGC circuits.	
16.09	Draw, analyze and troubleshoot receiver power supplies.	
16.10	Make receiver sensitivity, selectivity, bandwidth, image rejection and adjacent channel rejection measurements.	
16.11	Align and troubleshoot AM and FM receivers.	
17.0	Demonstrate proficiency in AM and FM transceivers--The student will be able to:	
17.01	Analyze and troubleshoot transceiver control, metering and switching circuits.	
17.02	Analyze and troubleshoot transceiver frequency synthesizers and phase locked loop circuits.	
17.03	Analyze and troubleshoot squelch circuits.	
17.04	Align and troubleshoot transceivers.	
18.0	Demonstrate proficiency in electromagnetic wave emissions--The student will be able to:	
18.01	Define the radio frequency spectrum.	
18.02	Define types and classification of RF emissions.	
18.03	Define the characteristics of radio waves.	
18.04	Define radio wave propagation method.	
18.05	Define the basic types of antennas.	
18.06	Draw the voltage and current relationships and radiation patterns for the basic types of antennas.	
18.07	Solve signal strength problems and measure signal strength.	
18.08	Solve problems pertaining to antenna length, propagation velocity and frequency.	
18.09	Define methods for antenna tuning, gain and directivity.	
18.10	Define transmission lines in terms of electrical and physical properties.	
18.11	Define standing waves, cause and effect, and measure standing wave ratios.	
18.12	Define tuned transmission lines and describe applications.	
18.13	Draw voltage, current and impedance relationships for tuned transmission lines.	
18.14	Compute transmission line losses.	
18.15	Construct transmission lines.	
18.16	Define waveguides, resonant cavities and their applications.	

2015 - 2016

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Number:  AVS0093
Occupational Completion Point:  H 
Avionics Technician – 180 Hours – SOC Code 49-2091 

Course Description: 
The Avionics Technician course is designed to build on the skills and knowledge students learned in the Avionics Communication System Technician course for entry into the Avionics industry. Content emphasizes beginning skills and concepts as a recommended requisite. Students study airborne radio navigation systems, radar systems, R-NAV systems, and Global Positioning Systems.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
19.0	Demonstrate proficiency in line and bench maintenance of airborne radio navigation systems and equipment--The student will be able to:	
19.01	Describe the principles and theory of operation of VHF omnirange receivers, converters and indicators.	
19.02	Determine through performance checks, the serviceability of VHF omnirange systems.	
19.03	Troubleshoot to the component/module level malfunctioning omnirange systems.	
19.04	Repair and return to service omnirange systems equipment.	
19.05	Describe the principles and theory of operation of instrument landing systems (ILS).	
19.06	Determine through performance checks the serviceability of localizer, glideslope and marker beacon receivers, converters and indicators.	
19.07	Troubleshoot to the component/module level malfunctioning ILS systems and equipment.	
19.08	Repair and return to service ILS systems and equipment.	
19.09	Describe the principles of operation of microwave landing systems.	
19.10	Describe the principles and theory of operation of Automatic Direction Finders (ADF).	
19.11	Determine through performance checks the serviceability of ADF systems.	
19.12	Troubleshoot to the component/module level malfunctioning ADF systems.	
19.13	Repair and return to service ADF systems.	
19.14	Describe radio navigation systems/equipment interface with other aircraft instruments and systems.	
20.0	Demonstrate proficiency in line and bench maintenance of airborne radar systems--The student will be able to:	
20.01	Describe the principles and theory of operation of Air Traffic Control (ATC) transporters and altitude encoders.	
20.02	Determine through performance checks the serviceability of ATC transponders and altitude encoders.	
20.03	Troubleshoot to the component/module level ATC transponders.	
20.04	Repair and return to service ATC transponders.	
20.05	Describe the principles and theory of operation and Distance Measurements Equipment (DME).	
20.06	Determine through performance checks the serviceability of DME systems.	
20.07	Troubleshoot to the component/module level malfunctioning DME systems.	
20.08	Repair and return to service DME transponders.	
20.09	Describe the principles and basic theory of operation of weather radar systems.	
20.10	Describe the basic principles of operation of the 3M/RYAN Stormscope.	
21.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the principles of operation of area navigation (R-NAV) systems--The student will be able to:	
21.01	Describe the principles of operation of VHF R-NAV systems (VOR-DME).	
21.02	Describe the principles of operation of Hyperbolic R-NAV systems (Loran C), (Omega/VAF) and Global Positioning Systems.	
22.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the principles of Global Positioning Systems--The student will be able to:	
22.01	Describe the principles and basic theory of operation of Global Positioning Systems	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Special Notes

This program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the Avionics industry; planning, management, finance, technical and product skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and environmental issues.

Electronic Technology and/or Electronic Engineering Technology and/or equipment training and/or work experience are prerequisites for entry into this electronic specialization.  Algebra is recommended as a prerequisite for entry into this program.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA is the intercurricular career and technical student organization(s) providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills. Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered. The activities of such organizations are defined as part of the curriculum in accordance with Rule 6A-6.065, F.A.C.

Cooperative Training – OJT

On-the-job training is appropriate but not required for this program.  Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines, and requirements specified in the OJT framework apply. 

Basic Skills

In PSAV programs offered for 450 hours or more, in accordance with Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C., the minimum basic skills grade levels required for postsecondary adult career and technical students to complete this program are: Mathematics 10.0, Language 10.0, and Reading 10.0. These grade level numbers correspond to a grade equivalent score obtained on a state designated basic skills examination.  

Adult students with disabilities, as defined in Section 1004.02(7), Florida Statutes, may be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirements (Rule 6A-10.040). Students served in exceptional student education (except gifted) as defined in s. 1003.01(3)(a), F.S., may also be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirement. Each school district and Florida College must adopt a policy addressing procedures for exempting eligible students with disabilities from the Basic Skills requirement as permitted in Section 1004.91(3), F.S.

Students who possess a college degree at the Associate of Applied Science level or higher; who have completed or are exempt from the college entry-level examination; or who have passed a state, national, or industry licensure exam are exempt from meeting the Basic Skills requirement (Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C.) Exemptions from state, national or industry licensure are limited to the certifications listed on the Basic Skills and Licensure Exemption List which may be accessed from the CTE Program Resources page.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:

http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml